Elementary school honors veterans

Meredosia-Chambersburg Elementary School honored those who served their country with a Veterans Day program Monday.

Kindergarten through fifth-grade students sang patriotic songs, including the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.”

The different grades of students took turns reading the creeds from the various military service branches.

The hallway of the elementary school was decorated with 275 pictures of local veterans featured in ribbon displays. Each display included the veteran’s name, branch of service and the years of service. During the program, teachers read each veteran’s name that was presented on the wall.

The Meredosia American Legion presented the colors and saluted students.

Patriotic quilts were displayed behind the American Legion representatives. The quilts were made by the Meredosia Quilt Guild.

There was a luncheon after the program for the students and family members who were veterans. All veterans’ wives were presented with a red carnation.